Supply Chain Technician

About the role

The Supply Chain Technician ensures that all materials are received, stored, and distributed in a proper and prudent manner while maintaining complete accountability for inputting and retrieving data in the materials management module. Position is with Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC), Materials Management, located at 251 N 4th Street, Oakland, Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Assists and communicates with Buyers and/or Supply Chain leadership to maintain appropriate inventory levels and provides PAR level recommendations as needed.
• Maintains understanding of supply automation system(s) for daily restocking, inventory adjustments, and PAR level management, if applicable.
• Maintains understanding of the Medical Material Information System (MMIS) software and other technical equipment.
• Enters (keys), fills, and delivers all supply requisitions.
• Accurately counts and distributes supplies including clean linen if applicable throughout the hospital in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assists hospital employees with ordering supplies, to include walk-up and emergency orders.
• Enters (keys) patient charges (if applicable).
• Labels supplies with charge stickers if applicable.
• Follows departmental policies pertaining to appropriate attire (scrubs, mask, shoe covers, etc.) when stocking specialty areas (e.g., OR and Sterile Processing).
• Assists in mailroom functions and duties, including shipping via FedEx, UPS, etc., on a daily basis.
• Maintains storeroom area, answers the phone and provides complete coverage.
• Responsible for disposing all trash properly.
• Participates in physical inventories.
• Conducts cycle counts on a routine basis to ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained.
• Performs verification procedures before accepting any materials from carrier.
• Performs physical verification and documentation of material contents received.
• Documents the shipment on official records.
• Maintains bone and tissue documentation from time of entry to facility for chain of custody per TJC standards.
• Places merchandise and paperwork in proper areas.
• Handles discrepancies on physical verification process.
• Keeps dock, storeroom and receiving areas clean and orderly.
• Operates material handling equipment (pallet jack, carts and hand trucks) safely.
• Maintains a good working relationship with co-workers and provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Assists in courier runs to any and all areas, both in and out of state.
• Restocks supply items and performs routine checks for expired products on code carts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with safety standards.
• Follows departmental and hospital policies.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Data input experience.
• One (1) year work experience in inventory management or warehouse distribution.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, write and understand English proficiently.
• Math skills necessary to count, inventory and convert each/box/case quantities.
• Excellent communication skills (both phone and personal).
• Ability to work in a high stress environment.
• Understand and practice excellent personal hygiene.
• Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the hospital.
• Ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with coworkers, staff, and guests.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and follows correct chain of command in handling challenges and issues, including crisis situations.
• Ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks